Walls
Jennifer Brown Lyrics

When I saw you, I thought I knew you.
Upon first seeing you, I believed I had a solid understanding of who you are and what you represent.

But that's too easy for me.
However, I refuse to accept such a basic understanding of a person and their complexities.

Just a glass of red wine,
Something as simple as a single serving of red wine

Is like a key to the inside,
Has the power to unlock the depths of my being and true self.

You can run but you can't hide.
Though one may attempt to avoid vulnerability or emotional intimacy, it is ultimately inevitable and inescapable.

I don't want to say no more, no more.
I am hesitant to reveal any more about my internal struggles and feelings towards you.

I just can't tell you I love you.
I am unable to express my love for you.

It's gonna take some time.
This is not something that can be rushed, and will require a significant amount of time and patience.

I've built these walls all around me.
I have actively constructed emotional barriers to protect myself and prevent others from getting too close.

Let's see if you can climb.
I am challenging you to attempt to break through my defenses and truly connect with me.

And I don't, I don't know why they're so high.
Despite my efforts to understand, I do not have a clear understanding of why I have created such formidable walls.

But I can't tell you I love you.
Regardless of the reason behind my walls, the outcome remains the same: I am unable to express my love.

Please don't touch me.
I am not yet comfortable with physical touch or affection.

Please don't judge me.
I am afraid of being judged or rejected for my emotional barriers and inability to express my feelings.

Just go easy on me.
I am requesting patience, compassion, and understanding as we navigate our emotional connection.

But my confession is that I want you.
Despite my emotional hurdles, I cannot deny the fact that I desire a deeper connection with you.

Maybe that can launch you over to the other side.
Perhaps this admission of my feelings can be the motivation you need to attempt to break through my walls and understand me on a deeper level.

I used to be the kind who just surrendered.
I once was the type to easily give into love and emotional intimacy.

But I learned love is never real for the pretenders,
However, through experience and self-reflection, I have come to believe that true love is not authentic or reciprocated in situations where one is not being genuine or honest.

And I'm no pretender.
Despite my emotional struggles and barriers, I am committed to being honest, genuine, and sincere with you as we build a deeper connection.